[Guest article courtesy of Melanie Kealey of Bandzoogle] Even in a time when new platforms and...
Benjamin Ricci
The Difference Between TRUE BYPASS and BUFFERED BYPASS
It’s impossible to shop around for effects pedals without noticing claims of “true bypass” coming...
Practical Tips and Tricks for Stacking Gain and Overdrive Pedals
In the guitar world, especially when it comes to tone, everyone has an opinion on what’s “right.”...
Using Gratefulness to Reframe Your Definition of Success
A few months ago, my life’s work was finally realized. One random weekday afternoon just driving down the road -- out of nowhere I realized… holy shit, I’m successful. Just like that. A life...
5 Ways to Build Your Fanbase Before Your Next Release
As hard as it is to write a hit song, sometimes it feels like the hardest part is getting people to know it’s out there. https://player.vimeo.com/video/453276817 There are so many options to promote...
NEW SYNTH ANNOUNCEMENT! KORG’s opsix Altered FM Synthesizer
The new opsix Altered FM Synthesizer from KORG amplifies the legendary and expansive sound of real six-operator FM synthesis with 16-step note and motion sequencing, 32 notes of polyphony, triple...
13 Ways Musicians Can Maximize Earning Potential During the Pandemic
Making ends meet as an independent musician has always been a grind. Throw a pandemic into the mix, and you have no choice but to get creative about earning money online however you can. It’s a lot...
Focusrite & Shure announce Production bundles
Production bundles for singer-songwriters, podcasters, and drummers, from audio industry leaders, Shure and Focusrite Titans of music technology, Shure and Focusrite, have partnered up to offer...
Are You Ready To Seek Investors For Your Music?
As an independent artist, how do I know if I'm ready to seek investment? While not all entrepreneurs are artists, all artists are entrepreneurs. More specifically, an emerging artist’s career is...
BOOK REVIEW: Jeff Tweedy ‘How to Write One Song’
A must-read for experienced songwriters and interested amateurs alike. Jeff Tweedy has written countless songs prior to and since the inception of his first band, Uncle Tupelo, and through Wilco,...
Warm Audio BUS-COMP Stereo Bus Compressor REVIEW
Warm Audio is one of our absolute faves when it comes to awesome studio gear on a budget. One of the things we’ve been bugging them about for a few years is a stereo bus compressor, and now that...
REVIEW: Ultimate Ears Pro LIVE in-ear stage monitors
OK, let’s address the elephant in the room. Yes, these new Ultimate Ears LIVE in-ears cost over two grand. There, I said it. They’ve hella expensive and probably are out of reach for most touring...
Enter to Win a JBL EON ONE Compact All-in-One PA
We're looking for a killer band or solo artist to win and test out the new JBL EON ONE Compact All-in-One PA. Need big sound and easy mixing options for your portable PA setup? Enter below! JBL's...